Comparative Study Of Lung Capacity In Different Age Groups In And Around Satara City

Lung capacity is total amount of air that is breath out after taking a deep breath. Lung capacity usually depends on human age, sex, size, health, height, ethnicity and geographical location. The lung capacities are measurement of two or more volumes. When breathing in air (Inhalation), the lungs fill up with air from which oxygen is extracted. When exhaling, air is released from lungs in the form of carbon dioxide. Lung capacity of 50 peoples (25 males and 25 females) of different age groups was calculated by using peak flow meter. The lung capacity varied according to age factor.